ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, PLACES, AND EVENTS ARE FICTIONAL.
A DAY BEFORE YEO JOO'S RENDEZVOUS WITH MR. MA
TO KANG YEO JOO
Find out who sent me this.
JONGNO HONGHWA POST OFFICE
HONGHWA POST OFFICE
Here's the video you wanted.
Thank you.
COULD WE CHANGE THIS PART? A CHARACTER NAMED "5 YEARS" WAS...
Ms. Na.
How far did Ms. Kang get?
My boss keeps asking me.
I'm not sure either.
Ms. Yang is really worried.
Why?
She used to worry that she wouldn't write anything,
but now she's worried that she began to write again.
I'm not sure how I should respond.
This is the tea that the British Monarchy drink.
Harrods Tea.
This is only meant for my boss,
but just for you.
Thank you.
Anyway, what suddenly brings you here?
By any chance,
did you send her this?
TO KANG YEO JOO
No, I didn't.
Oh, right.
Ms. Yang told me to send it to her.
She sends her mail out all at once, twice or three times a week.
Ms. Yang, you mean?
CEO YANG JIN SUN
Yes, Ms. Kang. This is Soo Ho.
I found the person who sent you this.
What?
Ms. Yang?
I heard your real name is Park Yeo Joo.
Says who?
A guy who's interested in you.
Tell him to get lost.
QUICK, ACCURATE REPORTING FOR A BRIGHTER SOCIETY.
Why have you been following me? Are you fond of me?
12 HOURS BEFORE YEO JOO'S RENDEZVOUS WITH MR. MA
Is this...
a threat?
I have no idea what you're saying.
Fine, I sent you that.
I wanted you to see that...
and be reminded of that time.
What?
Then I thought...
you'd give up on writing that book.
And this isn't a threat. It's a request.
You were trying to stop me with that ancient history?
Ancient history?
How could you say that about that terrible past?
Why did Soo Ho tell her that?
I'm going to find another publishing house.
Hey.
Don't forget that you've signed a contract with us.
A contract?
That'd be a civil suit.
Threatening me with that mail would be a criminal suit.
Which one would be more advantageous?
Are you going to see this through?
That's up to you.
No matter what you do,
you can't stop me.
You know that.
This is...
Ma Dong Gyun.
Hello.
19-3, Daemun-dong,
Mapo-gu.
Sinho Publishing House.
Yes, that's correct.
Then...
what time would best suit you?
Okay.
Then I'll see you then. Okay.
Goodbye.
Come to the garage this instant.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SERVICE
6 HOURS PRIOR TO YEO JOO'S RENDEZVOUS WITH MR. MA
Set a character as this car's owner.
Yes, sir.
He's an editor in his 40s with 15 years of experience.
He runs Myungse Publishing House.
He had one employee...
but had to fire them due to management issues.
What about family?
He has neither a family nor spouse. Ten years ago...
He's been single ever since he broke up with his fiancee.
Marriage?
Sure, let's do that.
I should've stopped her then.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
I shouldn't have said anything.
Forget it.
She would've found out sooner or later.
It's Kang Yeo Joo.
We won't be able to stop her.
A steel ruler and a loupe are must-haves for an editor.
I'll prepare them.
There should be a calculator next to the phone.
This is a one-man publishing house.
Where's the dictionary?
Did you forget it?
Get the latest version...
of the Standard Korean Language Dictionary...
in English to English, English to Korean, and vice versa.
Get rid of this. Those two as well.
The chairs?
That way, she'll sit here.
Get rid of that...
bookshelf behind you and hang a picture frame.
Which photo?
I'll send you a few photos of me back when I was young.
Pick the one where I look the most handsome.
Sorry?
I'll give you two hours...
to finish everything.
If I see any faults when I come back,
you better brace yourself.
1 HOUR PRIOR TO YEO JOO'S RENDEZVOUS MR. MA
Did Yeo Joo leave?
Yes, she's just about to leave the police station.
TRUSTWORTHY POLICE, SAFE COUNTRY, SEODONG POLICE STATION
You should go ahead. I'm going to take a taxi.
Why? Where are you going?
I have to meet someone.
I'll give you a ride.
You should go.
I'll take a taxi.
They're finally meeting.
We've set up everything so that she'll be reminded...
of the incident nine years ago.
You can...
look forward to it.
She won't be able to refuse.
Because...
I know her weakness.
It's been a long time.
Well, isn't this a deja vu?
What are you doing?
9 YEARS AGO
Are you forfeiting your mission?
I'm sorry.
You betrayed our organization.
Our mission was to get rid of Kang Yeo Joo.
Why did you do it?
Why did you risk your life to save Kang Yeo Joo?
Answer me.
I'd also like to know...
why I had to do that.
I kept you waiting.
No, that's all right.
Well, I'm glad you found the place.
Please come on in.
Please take a seat.
This song was popular about 10 years ago.
Well, I listened to that song a lot when I was in the hospital.
So it came out about nine years ago.
You had to stay in the hospital for quite some time.
Gosh. You have a good memory.
How could I forget what happened?
"THE SECRET PRAYER ROOM"
If you didn't save me that night,
I wouldn't be sitting here today.
I'm sure other people would have done the same...
if they found themselves in my situation.
"THE SECRET PRAYER ROOM"
Sweetie, it's me.
Sorry. I was in a meeting, so I missed your call.
My gosh.
You should have eaten first. Were you waiting for me?
No. I'm done with work now. I'll be there soon.
Okay.
This is Ma Dong Gyun speaking.
Pardon?
You want me to save Kang Yeo Joo again?
But my mission was...
It's dangerous right now.
The fire has spread a lot...
Yes, sir.
SINHO PUBLISHING HOUSE
I heard he was an editor at some publishing house.
He must've seen the fire...
when he went to the warehouse to get some books.
Goodness, he went in there to save a stranger.
And that almost cost his life.
You're such a coldhearted girl.
My gosh. How can a man risk his own life to save a girl?
You were very handsome.
My gosh. No. I wasn't.
But you know,
I did like...
my life when I was young. It was nice.
SINHO PUBLISHING HOUSE
When she sees this photo,
Kang Yeo Joo will feel bad for me.
That it's game over.
SINHO PUBLISHING HOUSE
Well,
Ms. Kang.
I can say...
when it comes to business, I am the best editor there is.
If you entrust me with your work,
I can promise you that I will not harm your reputation.
I've given it some thought too.
I had a feeling you'd ask me that when you contacted me.
I'm not trying to take credit for saving your life.
Don't factor that incident into your decision.
I will publish...
my new book with your agency, Mr. Ma.
Thank you, Ms. Kang. Thank you so much.
Thank you.
She came here to sign a contract for her new book.
Why would she keep that from me? My goodness.
Gosh. Why hide that now?
Darn it.
That jerk, Ma.
Can you hear them?
Not bad.
Stay there for just one minute.
I was going to switch publishers anyway.
So what is it?
Mr. Ma signed a publishing deal with Kang Yeo Joo.
What? Already?
Man, that sly jerk.
We should at least give him credit for his talent.
Yes, sir.
You deceived Kang Yeo Joo?
But that book...
may put you in trouble, Mr. Ma.
Me?
Well, what's the book about?
All kinds of dangerous things.
For example,
there's a part on the real culprit...
who set the book storage on fire nine years ago.
Oh, right.
Also,
the real culprit behind Baek Soo Jung's death.
Baek Soo Jung?
Oh, isn't she...
that actress who was recently found dead in the Han River?
She was once famous as an actress who led the Korean Wave fad.
I knew it. She was writing a story on Baek Soo Jung.
Does this mean she isn't the real culprit?
Do you know who killed her?
I do.
Who is it?
I...
didn't get that far yet.
What do you mean? You said you know who the culprit is.
I write fictional novels.
The culprit...
sometimes changes as I write.
You're well aware of that.
You're still wearing that ring.
I thought you simply worked for a publishing house.
If you never got hurt,
were you going to fool me even after we got married?
Do you regret...
saving my life?
I'd despise me if I were you.
I'm sick and tired...
of that woman.
PART 2 WILL SHORTLY BEGIN.
You'll regret it once you publish this.
Goodness.
I should quit running this business if I was scared of that.
You can just focus on writing a good novel, Ms. Yang.
What a great actor.
This is my cutting-edge equipment,
but I never got to bust it out.
So now, as you promised.
Enjoy.
Do you know how to tap people?
Mr. Ma gets very suspicious, so I need your help.
And you aren't asking me to volunteer, are you?
Hand me the recording first.
I do not have sufficient trust in people.
I told you where they'll be meeting.
And I'm the one who didn't get caught.
So what do you want?
Why did she change her publisher?
Honey.
How's Ms. Yang doing these days?
I'm sure she's managing herself. Why?
Does she still press you for a new novel?
You can go to sleep.
Why does it feel like she's hiding many secrets?
Is there a suit that isn't working out too well?
If I could've taken this to court, I would've won ages ago.
It's nothing the law can settle.
I'll have an upper hand for the preliminaries.
But I've put someone in their presidency.
Do you think I got involved just to help someone...
get elected as an assemblyman?
What will you do if I side with the opposing party?
I know...
a lot about Mr. Han.
I'm not curious.
If you're out to get him, that just means...
that you're my enemy.
Are you threatening me?
Well...
You should find a new assistant.
Your current one talks too much.
Eat up. The food's getting cold.
What could be the reason?
Why is he protecting Woo Sung?
If you can't get your way even with your power, just give up.
You must want to drink tonight.
No, I just want to finish it.
Woo Sung's wife is at Seodong Police Station.
I'm leaving first.
Where are you going?
TRUSTWORTHY POLICE, SAFE COUNTRY, SEODONG POLICE STATION
The warrant had been dismissed,
so they just asked her some questions.
What was she charged with?
Abduction.
Inciting violence.
What?
By the way,
how are you acquainted with our chief?
Sir.
It's been a long time. Have you been well?
Yes, it's all thanks to you. Have you been well, sir?
Of course.
Where's Mi Rae?
She's in class.
I guess she's still mad at me.
- Let's go. - Okay.
I heard he's back.
Shouldn't you go see him?
I have no time.
Are you going to explain about Kang Yeo Joo's warrant?
The prosecutor asked if you were out of your minds.
Someone had witnessed her kidnapping someone.
Then why was the warrant dismissed?
Baek Soo Jung's manager changed his testimony.
What kind of game is she playing?
What did you just say to him?
You can ask him yourself.
Did this woman threaten you?
No.
I'm the culprit.
I was the one who killed Soo Jung.
I'm positive that Kang Yeo Joo did something to him.
Exactly. We're dealing with Kang Yeo Joo here.
How could you easily believe a testimony and apply for a warrant?
Use your brain, will you?
How are you two always sticking around...
but not reaping any results?
- What? - Hey.
Is there even a correlation between those two?
- Are you crazy or what? - Well...
Where are you going?
To use my brain.
You little...
What an impudent punk.
What is this?
- Hey! - Oh, dear. I'm sorry.
Darn it!
You stabbed Baek Soo Jung in the stomach?
She was stabbed from the back.
I...
I also stabbed her in the back.
So...
you stabbed her both in the stomach and the back?
Yes.
I see. So...
you stabbed her in the stomach.
Then in the back.
Then the stomach again.
I see.
The answers always lie in the crime scene.
Let's start from the beginning.
So we're going to carry out the pointless task all over again?
This time, we'll use our brains and conduct forensic science...
instead of doing meaningless tasks.
Conducting forensic science or pointless tasks...
are pretty much the same stupid thing.
Let's go waste our time.
Gosh, you're so pessimistic.
OFF LIMITS, UNDER INVESTIGATION
She was stabbed after entering the house.
Most of the blood spatters were focused on this wall.
It's highly likely that the missing knife...
was the murder weapon.
It wasn't a fruit knife.
It's at least 25cm long.
So you're saying the manager...
Where did you get the knife?
I brought my fruit knife there.
He's not the killer.
Exactly.
What?
You're not allowed in here.
I came to clean out her belongings.
She looks absolutely stunning.
She was every man's first love.
She was my creation.
I made her the Princess of Asia.
Can I really become an actress?
I'd love to become...
a famous actress like you.
Come closer.
First, take off that lipstick.
She always had issues with men.
And they were all married.
Did she date a married man or something?
ASSEMBLYMAN CANDIDATE FOR SEODONG-GU, HAN WOO SUNG
What in the world is this?
SEODONG-GU'S HUSBAND
What?
Come in.
Okay.
Mr. Nam...
SEODONG-GU'S HUSBAND HAN WOO SUNG
- Make that map more noticeable. - Yes, sir.
- Hello. - Do you have a bigger map?
That's barely visible.
Just print out a new one.
- Mr. Nam... - Hello.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Call them.
- Okay. - Call each and every one of them.
Why, hello.
HE WILL BE ON SEODONG-GU'S SIDE.
I mean... Mr. Nam, about my photo on the building wall...
Do you not like it? Then let's take a new one.
That's not the problem.
How could you set up an office without telling me?
You didn't pick up.
And where were you yesterday?
You should've been there when the mural was completed.
Even the principal of Seoyeon University was there.
It was an important day.
Mr. Nam.
Can we talk?
ASSEMBLYMAN CANDIDATE FOR SEODONG-GU, HAN WOO SUNG
You can't pull out now.
Think about everything I did to get you out of trouble.
I know you helped me a lot.
But my wife really hates the idea of me becoming a politician.
I don't understand.
I smoothed everything out with your wife.
She gave me her word that she'd support us.
Did you not know that?
You met up with my wife?
She had a lot of conditions.
No female secretaries or employees.
And female reporters cannot enter either.
He cannot attend events that attract a lot of women.
And inform me of his event schedule in advance.
Of course, I know that running a campaign without women is hard.
I'll consider the realistic circumstances...
and allow women over 50s to help his campaign.
And what's his schedule for today?
Well,
he's painting the mural with students from Seoyeon University.
In Seodong-gu, Seoyeon University yields the most votes.
What...
My wife came to the mural-painting event?
She was very interested in the students.
- It's okay. - Oh, no.
It's okay.
Why?
The paint feels cool.
I see a lot of young college students,
especially young female students.
They are all voters.
What do you think? Don't they look nice?
Your wife is on board now. What's the problem now?
Gosh, you're a hard man to please.
No, that's not...
You haven't resolved the issue with my wife.
My wife isn't that simple.
There's always something else behind her smile.
Why didn't you talk to me?
She wanted to surprise you.
Surprise.
Okay?
Come on.
Yes, I'm surprised, all right.
Hello, Ms. Kang.
Yes. You're here.
I have all the data you asked for.
Darn it. Where did I put it?
What are you looking for?
A business card. You should look for it too.
It's black. And it's from some office.
I think this must be it.
GWAK JM OFFICE
"Gwak Jung Moon Office"?
There it is. I've been looking for it all day.
You're not going to continue meeting with Ko Mi Rae, are you?
Of course not.
We just ran into each other a couple of times by coincidence.
"By coincidence"?
You should be wary of her.
There was more to it when she told me to be wary of her.
You got paint on your shoes while working on the mural.
It was blue paint, right?
And Ko Mi Rae was the one who spilled it.
That's why she bought those shoes.
She saw what happened to the shoes.
What else did I do wrong that day?
Gosh, are you okay?
My stupid hand. That's just ingrained in me.
My gosh. Seriously. Old habits die hard.
Darn it.
Oh, right! I must have been out of my mind! The water bottle.
Have some water.
I hope she didn't see all of that.
No way. She wouldn't have let it slide if she saw everything...
given her temper.
GWAK JUNG MOON OFFICE
Gwak Jung Moon Office is a detective agency.
He's the best detective in this field.
He'll accept any case that comes with money.
Is that so?
Some say that he even kills for money.
That's a scary way to promote his business.
Okay. Good job.
Why does Kang have a business card from a detective agency?
Is it for research?
Did she see everything?
If you eat it,
you can see dazzling yellow as you die.
Apparently, it tastes good too.
These flowers became well known after a housewife made tea with one.
It was for her despicable husband.
Be careful.
Those are wolf flowers.
I need to call 911 if you end up touching one.
That'd be a hassle.
My gosh.
Aren't these too dangerous to be kept at home?
That's exactly why I have them.
Honey.
Hey, you're home. I thought you were coming home late.
I came home early, so I could have dinner with you.
That's great. I cooked blowfish soup.
Blowfish soup?
You like that.
I cooked it myself today.
Oh, that sounds delicious.
GWAK JUNG MOON OFFICE, MANAGER GWAK JUNG MOON
He's the best in the field?
You said he's an ex-cop, right?
Yes. He was a team leader of the Violent Crime Division.
Apparently, he's a legend.
"Superintendent".
If he was a superintendent, he had a pretty powerful position.
Why did he quit?
He got swept up in a political incident.
That's good enough.
I like him. Good job.
More importantly,
which clubs are hot these days?
- I'll be at the bar for a bit. - Okay.
Excuse me.
Seo Jae Ha is in the room right now.
Are you interested?
Are you in?
I've seen you in a magazine.
Really?
How am I in person?
I thought you were the golden boy.
You seemed nice.
I see.
I'm not nice.
I thought you should see the completed painting.
I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD SEE THE COMPLETED PAINTING.
And my wife has been on edge lately.
I think it would be best...
if you didn't contact me in the future.
Oh no.
LAWYER HAN WOO SUNG
Why did I...
MESSAGES
I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD SEE THE COMPLETED PAINTING.
Ko Mi Rae?
Gosh.
Goodness.
I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD SEE THE COMPLETED PAINTING.
So this is what that painting meant.
Honey, I'm taking out the food waste.
Okay, go ahead.
Gwak Jung Moon Office.
You used to be a police officer.
Can you actually kill a person?
But I'm sure...
you won't leave any evidence.
Who is it?
Ms. Choi?
CHEAT ON ME IF YOU CAN
What's wrong?
What happened to you ever since you came to Korea?
Are you seeing another man? Are you?
Don't you remember...
the reporter from "Daean Daily" who died nine years ago?
He was about to marry Kang Yeo Joo,
yet he cheated on her?
If the cause of the explosion wasn't found,
then it might not be an accident.
May I call you?
It's fine even if you said no.
Ko Mi Rae likes you,
and you're enjoying her attention.
I won't forgive you.